Camp Hochelaga
A traditional overnight camp for girls on Lake Champlain, offering activities like swimming, boating, arts, and outdoor
▌ Editor's read Camp Hochelaga is an overnight camp for girls, operated by YWCA Vermont, with a history dating back to 1919, indicating significant experience in youth programming. The camp's website details a variety of activities including swimming, sailing, archery, and arts, suggesting a well-rounded program. They explicitly state a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio for campers aged 6-8, which is a strong indicator of supervision. While the site mentions staff training, there is no explicit language regarding background checks for staff, which is a notable omission. The camp is part of the YWCA Vermont, a non-profit organization, aligning with a mission-driven approach to youth development.
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Since 1071919+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Hochelaga is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 107 (1919 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–17
- Address: 1200 Hochelaga Rd, South Hero, VT 05486, USA
- Phone: (802) 862-7520
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost for Session 3 (2 Weeks):: $2500.0
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Hochelaga
- What ages does Camp Hochelaga accept?
- Camp Hochelaga is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Hochelaga cost?
- Camp Hochelaga publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. Cost for Session 3 (2 Weeks):: $2500.0 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Camp Hochelaga?
- Camp Hochelaga is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1919 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Hochelaga provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Hochelaga includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Hochelaga with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Hochelaga.
- Camp Hochelaga · Ages 6–17 · $1,075/week
- Camp Hochelaga · Ages 6–17 · $1,450/week
- Camp Ta-Kum-Ta · Camp Ta-Kum-Ta · Ages 7–17
- Camp Hochelaga · Ages 6–17
- YWCA Vermont — Camp Hochelaga, Inclusive Girls+ Summer Camp · South Hero